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You knew it was going to happen. Another thing that no one realizes is that just getting our prescriptions filled will become more and more difficult. I've been so upset with Walgreen's, as it's been a nightmare. I found out from a technician in the pharmacy at my local stores that they don't stock much meds and often run out. In cost cutting efforts, they carry a limited stock and have to shuttle meds between stores or order it and have it delivered. That explains the waits, the partial fills where I have to go back, the many people almost screaming at the desk when someone from the store (or they think is from the store) tells them they have it and come pick it up and when they get there, it isn't there.

They have some sort of central ordering system. Now it has finally sunk in that I'm talking to someone who could be in India, who tells me it will be ready in an hour. It happened the other day. I was furious when I came in to pick the meds up, shopped a little so I wouldn't be bugging the pharmacist prematurely, only to finally go up to the counter to pick up the meds and the order hadn't been placed. I almost lost it as it's been happening with frequent regularity. My insurance mandates Walgreens or CVS or Wal-Mart. I won't go to the local Wal-Mart, too far and too crummy.

Has anyone dealt with CVS?

I heard that most of this is because the government has cut reimbursements so much and Wal-Mart undercuts with prices.

This is a mess already, and hold on to your hats, boys and girls, this is going to be an increasingly bumpy ride. Thanks Mr Obama----NOT!!!!!!!!!!

‎" To the world you are just one more person, but to a rescued pet, you are the world.""A Nation of Sheep Breeds a Government of Wolves!"

Crocodiles are easy. They try to kill & eat you. People are harder. Sometimes they pretend to be your friend first.” Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter

What's scary is that the employees of Sears don't know what is about to happen to their health care insurance. My brother-in-law is a repairman that goes on house calls for Sears and, when I asked him about this, he hadn't heard anything about it.

Last edited by Zathras; 09-30-2012 at 12:09 AM.

Solve a man's problem with violence and help him for a day. Teach a man how to solve his problems with violence, help him for a lifetime - Belkar Bitterleaf

What's scary is that the employees of Sears don't know what about to happen to their health care insurance. My brother-in-law is a repairman that goes on house calls for Sears and, when I asked him about this, he hadn't heard anything about it.

This is what those socialists want, to force people into their damned government programs. It's always been the plan, force medical insurance so high for employers that they drop it. Combine that with forcing people to purchase insurance and this is the predictable result.

I hope the Sears and other employees wise up and get out and vote Obama out.

‎" To the world you are just one more person, but to a rescued pet, you are the world.""A Nation of Sheep Breeds a Government of Wolves!"

Crocodiles are easy. They try to kill & eat you. People are harder. Sometimes they pretend to be your friend first.” Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter

I heard that most of this is because the government has cut reimbursements so much and Wal-Mart undercuts with prices.

This is a mess already, and hold on to your hats, boys and girls, this is going to be an increasingly bumpy ride. Thanks Mr Obama----NOT!!!!!!!!!!

I stopped dealing with Walgreens about a year ago for the same reasons.....went across the street to CVS and have received excellent service.....I can get a script filled at our CVS in about ten minutes, they are great!!

My insurance mandates Walgreens or CVS or Wal-Mart. I won't go to the local Wal-Mart, too far and too crummy.

Has anyone dealt with CVS?

I heard that most of this is because the government has cut reimbursements so much and Wal-Mart undercuts with prices.

This is a mess already, and hold on to your hats, boys and girls, this is going to be an increasingly bumpy ride. Thanks Mr Obama----NOT!!!!!!!!!!

My insurance lets me use any one I want. But the copay amount is so stinking high on meds, I can go almost a full year and never hit it. Its only good really for families. The medical half and dental is surpurb. Pills are another story.

Here I have two choices. A local pharmacy that has basicly set up its own monoply, or a wal-mart. Next time it comes for meds, I'm trying Wal-mart. I'm sure the other has gotten way out of wack on their prices. That or I may see about going out of town to another pharacy like CVS.

My insurance lets me use any one I want. But the copay amount is so stinking high on meds, I can go almost a full year and never hit it. Its only good really for families. The medical half and dental is surpurb. Pills are another story.

Here I have two choices. A local pharmacy that has basicly set up its own monoply, or a wal-mart. Next time it comes for meds, I'm trying Wal-mart. I'm sure the other has gotten way out of wack on their prices. That or I may see about going out of town to another pharacy like CVS.

Those copays are a bitch. SR can go to any pharmacy he wants, but the mail order is the more reasonable. But his meds being changed, so it would be crazy to go for the 90 day supply.

When it was looking dicey that they would renew his insurance, I checked into Costco. I've found that if you're not using insurance, they are the most reasonable.

Glad to hear that CVS is fairly decent. I noticed Walgreen's has started some sort of a card program similar to CVS. I wish all of them would stop the games and just lower their prices. I guess Walgreen's had to get into that game to keep up with the competition. Obama probably won't be happy till all the large pharmacies (and mom and pop ones) go out of business. Then we can depend on the government. Won't that be fun. Oy!

‎" To the world you are just one more person, but to a rescued pet, you are the world.""A Nation of Sheep Breeds a Government of Wolves!"

Crocodiles are easy. They try to kill & eat you. People are harder. Sometimes they pretend to be your friend first.” Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter

My daughter uses CVS for her Rx and doesn't have a card. Says it qnd Costco sell RX at the same price for members and non-members.

I wouldn't know as except for getting my post hospital stuff I've been on mail order for years.

Last edited by Retread; 09-29-2012 at 10:23 PM.

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Originally Posted by Carol

When I judge someone's integrity one key thing I look at is - How does s/he treat people s/he doesn't agree with or does not like?
I can respect someone who I do not agree with, but I have NO respect for someone who puts others down in a public forum. That is the hallmark of someone who has no integrity, and cannot be trusted.

Whatta ya know, Pelosi was right. They passed it and now we are finding out what's in it.

You got what you deserve America. And Barry has much more in store for you. Get a dictionary. In a couple years everyone will be scrambling to learn the definition of "austerity measures". 0bamaPhone lady is going to be pissed.